So recently my FJ62 has been making some new noises and wanted some opinons. I have ideas on what it could be after some research but am not sure.
1st Noise: On occasion when turning my wheels to the right side when reversing and sometimes going forward it will make one knocking noise, it almost sounds as if it is catching then releasing on something as I turn. From what I was seeing the possible issues would be no grease in the front knuckle OR the birfield/ CV joint could be going out. My question would be how do I check to see what one of those issues is more likely the issue.
2nd Noise: When driving for a while and truck being at operating temp I notice going up hills mainly or sometimes on more flat roads I can hear a fairly distinct whine coming from the engine ONLY when pressing on the accelerator. Once I stop accelerating the noise stops, started notice when driving up to the mountains and made me a little nervous to take it out to the trail. I saw someone mention possible loose belts or failing alternator. I tried to look up how to check tension on belts but nothing came up for V belts only serpentine from what I saw.
I really want to take my truck out soon but don't want to until I fully understand what these issues could be and how to go about fixing them. Thank you everyone for the help!
1st Noise: On occasion when turning my wheels to the right side when reversing and sometimes going forward it will make one knocking noise, it almost sounds as if it is catching then releasing on something as I turn. From what I was seeing the possible issues would be no grease in the front knuckle OR the birfield/ CV joint could be going out. My question would be how do I check to see what one of those issues is more likely the issue.
2nd Noise: When driving for a while and truck being at operating temp I notice going up hills mainly or sometimes on more flat roads I can hear a fairly distinct whine coming from the engine ONLY when pressing on the accelerator. Once I stop accelerating the noise stops, started notice when driving up to the mountains and made me a little nervous to take it out to the trail. I saw someone mention possible loose belts or failing alternator. I tried to look up how to check tension on belts but nothing came up for V belts only serpentine from what I saw.
I really want to take my truck out soon but don't want to until I fully understand what these issues could be and how to go about fixing them. Thank you everyone for the help!